General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1381
Hypocrisy
Answer:
Deception
Hypocrisy (منافقت) is the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform. It is a form of 'deception' (دھوکہ دہی).
1382
Hyperbole
Answer:
Obvious exaggeration
Hyperbole (مبالغہ آرائی) is a figure of speech involving 'obvious exaggeration' (واضح مبالغہ) not meant to be taken literally.
1383
Husbandry
Answer:
Farming
Husbandry (کاشتکاری) is the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals. It is a synonym for 'farming' (زراعت).
1384
Humane
Answer:
Kind
Humane (رحم دل) means having or showing compassion or benevolence. 'Kind' (مہربان) is the most direct synonym.
1385
Hubbub
Answer:
Noise and confusion
A hubbub (شور و غل) is a chaotic 'noise and confusion' (ہنگامہ) caused by a crowd of people.
1386
Hover
Answer:
To remain in the air above one spot
To hover (منڈلانا) means 'to remain in the air above one spot' (ہوا میں ایک جگہ پر رہنا), like a helicopter or a hummingbird.
1387
Hostile
Answer:
Aggressive
Hostile (دشمنانہ) means showing or feeling opposition or 'aggression' (جارحانہ). 'Hospitable' (مہمان نواز) is the direct antonym.
1388
Hoodwink
Answer:
Deceive
To hoodwink (دھوکہ دینا) someone means to 'deceive' (فریب دینا) or trick them. 'Petrify' (خوفزدہ کرنا) means to frighten greatly.
1389
Homogeneous
Answer:
Similar
Homogeneous (یکساں) means of the same kind; alike. 'Similar' (ملتا جلتا) is the best synonym. 'Heterogeneous' (متنوع) is the direct antonym.
1390
Holocaust
Answer:
Devastation
A holocaust (تباہی) is destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or war. 'Devastation' (بربادی) is a direct synonym. 'Hooligan' (بدمعاش) is a troublemaker.